Mary Badame
Elected to Los Gatos Town Council in November of 2020.
Her father was a surgeon and her mother a teacher turned full-time care-
giver for her family of seven (7); both instilling a strong work ethic and
moral compass to protect and serve. As a local insurance agency owner for
over thirty-five years, she serves families and businesses with financial
advice, risk management, and asset protection.
Community Service:
• Planning Commissioner, Town of Los Gatos (2014 – 2020)
• Historic Preservation Committee Member, Town of Los Gatos
(2014 – 2020)
• Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Member, Town of
Los Gatos (2015 – 2020)
• Community Court Panelist, Santa Clara County District Attorney’s
Office (2015 – 2016)
• Victim Service Unit Team Leader, Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police
Department (2011 – 2020)
• Juvenile Probation Aide, Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation
Department (1977 – 1979)
Education:
• Los Gatos High School (1975)
• San Jose State University / B.S. Criminal Justice Administration
(1979)
• California Department of Insurance / Continuing Education /
Licensed Insurance Broker (1985-Present)
Employment:
• Self-employed / Mary Badame Insurance Agency (1985 – 2020)
• City of Mountain View Police Department / Community Service
Officer (1981 – 1986)
Mary is dedicated to all Los Gatos residents and businesses in maintaining
the integrity and controlled growth of our Town, and honored to do so
